US5234402A - Apparatus and method for augmenting male potency with user tissue protection - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates in general to improved apparatus and method for augmenting male potency and in particular to improved cincturing devices and methods which also provide improved comfort and safety during use of a vacuum erection chamber of the type having an open receiving end for receipt of a user's male sex organ.
- Impotence, or sexual dysfunction is a chronic and persistent problem among as much as 10 percent of the entire adult male population of the United States. Whether due to psychological or physical causes, impotence is the inability to achieve or maintain an adequate erection of the male sex organ, i.e., penis, for sexual intercourse.
- the physical events of an erection are well known, and generally involve the inflow and retention of blood into certain cavernous bodies of the male sex organ so that it becomes stiff and erect, i.e., distended. As the stimulated condition subsides, natural processes cause (or permit) the blood to drain from the cavernous bodies of the penis and the penis again becomes flaccid.
- Such devices may typically comprise a circular element received about the male sex organ, such as at its base or root, for supplementing the natural forces which restrict the egress of blood from engorged penile cavities.
- Various elastic rings or the like are known for such purposes. See for example, Chaney (U.S. Pat. No. 4,539,980), which discloses a generally circular elastic ring with attached handles to function as a male organ conditioner by being applied to the root of a penis for securing an engorged condition thereof.
- Vacuum erection device therapies operate on the principle that a suitable erection can be obtained by placing the user's penis into an open receiving end of a vacuum chamber or cylinder which then with vacuum force draws blood into the cavernous bodies of the penis. Once produced, the vacuum induced erection may be captured, i.e.. maintained, by use of cincturing devices as referenced above, for example elastic constriction rings.
- vacuum tumescence enhancement therapy is a favorable treatment for a number of reasons. For example, it will not interfere with other treatments, there are no permanent implants, it can be discontinued at any time, it is relatively inexpensive, and it is highly effective and carries a relatively high success rate.
- the scrotum is a pouch of relatively loose skin which projects from the lower part of the abdominal wall just below the base of the penis.
- the scrotum has two lateral portions for enclosing and respectively supporting in suspension the testes, generally oval organs averaging from about 4 to about 5 centimeters in length.
- the testes are essential male sex organs of reproduction which have the dual functions of producing spermatozoa and the male sex hormone testosterone.
- the spermatozoa are stored in a mass of coiled tubing referred to as the epididymis, which is also protectively received in the scrotum.
- Spermatozoa are forwarded from the epididymis to the ductus deferens, from which the sperm reach the ejaculatory duct and are expelled from the male sex organ through the urethra.
- Osbon U.S. Pat. No. 4,856,4908 commonly assigned with the subject application discloses a vacuum generating and constriction apparatus for augmenting male potency. Acknowledged therein is a scrotal tissue intake problem, i.e., the possibility of scrotal tissue being drawn up into a vacuum cylinder and causing user discomfort.
- the Osbon '498 patent proposes to address the tissue intake problem by providing adapter inserts of differing internal diameters to be selected and used in the open receiving end of the vacuum erection chamber. In other words, it is intended to reduce the number of physical conditions which could result in tissue intake by more closely matching the size of the vacuum structure inside diameter to the size of the outside diameter of the male sex organ anatomy involved.
- the above-referenced Osbon '498 patent further discloses a therapeutic use of an additional or second vacuum step so as to partially increase penile engorgement after a constriction band has been placed on the base of an organ.
- a constriction band such as shown in FIG. 4 of the '498 patent is elastic in nature and has specifically designed handle means which at rest remain in close relationship to the ring.
- the male sex organ is reintroduced (or introduced) into a vacuum chamber with both the ring and the particularly designed handles received inside the open receiving end of the vacuum chamber.
- Perry U.S. Pat. No. 4,641,638 discloses an alternative to use of an elastic member for cincturing an engorged penile condition.
- a prosthetic device of fixed outside diameter comprises a tubular sleeve element which is applied to the base of the male sex organ.
- An insertion device with a suction cup-like member may be attached to the tip of a flaccid male sex organ and used to draw the organ outward for reciprocation of the tubular element along the length of the penis to be seated at its base.
- the inside diameter of the tubular element includes an expandable diaphragm.
- the proximal end of the tubular device includes a flared flange portion through which passes an inlet opening which is in airflow communication with an internal generally annular air cavity defined between the expandable diaphragm and the fixed outside diameter of the tubular element.
- a flexible conduit connects to the opening at the base of the flared portion and further connects to an air pressure gauge, a check valve, and a hand pump mechanism.
- the Perry patent describes an alternative to the natural erection process which involves an artificial vascularization comprising application of a vacuum chamber to the tubular member seated against the above-mentioned flared flange portion so as to supposedly eliminate air flow into the vacuum chamber from its open end.
- the check valve and manual pump are again utilized to constrict the root of the penis.
- the valve must be manipulated to release the constriction to otherwise prevent the occurrence of trauma during ejaculation due to natural physiologically increased vascularization of the penis just prior to ejaculation.
- the Mission Pharmacal Company constriction seal structure comprises a highly flexible simple annular flange of about 3.5 inches outside diameter with a central upright stem about 0.625 inches tall and having an inside diameter of only 0.375 inches (approximately the diameter of a pencil).
- the Mission Pharmacal Company brochure materials describe two alternative approaches for seating the constriction seal about the base of the penis.
- One approach involves use of an applicator cone and annular applicator sleeve. Considerable and multiple applications of lubricant are made to the outside of the applicator cone and the inside of the seal stem.
- the flange is then used as handles to draw the elastic stem down around the applicator cone onto an associated applicator sleeve.
- the sleeve is then placed over the head of a penis in its flaccid or semi-flaccid state, and moved to the base of the penis, after which the seal is transferred from the sleeve onto the base of the penis.
- the flange portion is subsequently again used as handles for removal of the 0.375 inches diameter stem (unstretched measurement) from the penis.
- the Mission Pharmacal Company brochures describe an alternative method of fitting the constriction seal onto the penis.
- the user is to insert the first two fingers of each hand into the 0.375 inch inside diameter stem and spread the opening of the stem. Continuing to hold the stem open, the flaccid or semi-flaccid penis is then to be inserted through the stem and the seal pulled against the base of the penis. Both the penis and the inside of the stem are to be lubricated prior to such seating efforts.
- Mission Pharmacal Company brochures also report clinical evaluations indicating a 43 percent negative rating as to whether the constriction seal provides a more effective seal for pumping. Such a highly negative rating would tend to indicate that such device does not provide an effective solution to the potential problem of tissue vacuum intake through use of an elastic device, which problem apparently is not expressly acknowledged by the Mission Pharmacal Company literature.
- a principal object of this invention is improved apparatus and methodology for augmenting male potency, particularly involving vacuum erection devices and therapies. More particularly, a main concern is improved apparatus and methodology for augmenting male potency while protecting abdominal and scrotal tissue (e.g., skin) and organs during vacuum erection therapy of a male subject.
- Another general object of the present invention is advancement of vacuum erection therapy by reducing the occurrence and prospect for occurrence of user discomfort and/or injury.
- a more particular present object is to provide improved apparatus and methodology which provides the foregoing advancement in conjunction with an elastic penile erection constriction device so as to minimize artificial interruption of sexual activity and maximize duplication of natural experiences during such activity.
- Still a further more particular object is to provide a constriction device which acknowledges and effectively addresses the above-mentioned matters of user comfort and safety, but which is also easy to use at all times (i.e., before, during, and after sexual intercourse) and highly effective in the function of maintaining engorgement or erection of the male sex organ.
- Another object is to provide improved devices and methods which address the foregoing comfort and safety concerns which are also user friendly in the specific sense that they are relatively easy for the user to manipulate and position. Such improved manipulation is sought both in the initial application and subsequent removal of the device.
- One exemplary such embodiment of the present invention relates to an elastic penile erection constriction device for improved comfort and safety during use of a vacuum erection chamber having an open receiving end for receipt of a user's male sex organ, such end being formed with predetermined inside and outside diameters.
- Such device comprises in combination specific forms of elastic ring means, handles means, and flange means, all in accordance with the subject invention.
- the foregoing exemplary elastic ring means preferably are functional for retaining an engorged condition of a user's male sex organ by restricting the outward flow of blood therefrom.
- Such elastic ring means have respective inside and outside diameters, including a predetermined inside diameter sized for initial receipt of the ring about the base of a user's male sex organ and a predetermined outside diameter sized for receipt of such ring means within the inside diameter of a vacuum erection chamber open receiving end.
- the foregoing exemplary handle means are preferably associated with the elastic ring means and functional for user manipulation of the constriction device.
- Such handle means project from the ring means a predetermined distance sized for receipt of the handle means within the inside diameter of the above-referenced vacuum erection chamber open receiving end.
- such exemplary flange means are associated with the elastic ring means and project radially outward therefrom a distance greater than the outside diameter of the vacuum erection chamber open receiving end so as to be functional for preventing the ingress of the user's scrotal and abdominal tissue (and organs received within the scrotum) into such receiving end during vacuum operations of the vacuum erection chamber whenever the constriction device is seated about the base of the user's male sex organ.
- such flange means may preferably comprise a generally planar member which may be received on either one axial side of the ring means or at an intermediate position about its outside diameter.
- the handle means may be integrally formed with the flange means or separate therefrom, depending on given embodiments.
- such an exemplary constriction device may alternatively include urethra channel means and/or enhanced pressure means.
- urethra channel means may be formed in the elastic ring means and be functional for receiving the urethra of the user's male sex organ for improved user seminal discharge during climactic expulsion.
- exemplary enhanced pressure means may also be formed in the elastic ring means and be functional for relatively increasing radially inward pressure on the user's male sex organ at least at one circumferential location thereof.
- Another present exemplary embodiment concerns an apparatus for cincturing an engorged condition of a user's penis for improved male potency and for protecting sensitive scrotal and abdominal tissue of the user during vacuum inducement of such penile engorged condition.
- Such apparatus preferably includes a particular cincture band of elastic material, a urethra cradle formed in such band, a pair of curved loop handles integrally formed with the band, and a scrotal and abdominal tissue shield also integrally formed with such band.
- the above-referenced exemplary cincture band preferably has an inside diameter of generally about 0.7 to about 0.9 inches, a band wall thickness of generally about 0.08 to 0.12 inches, and a band axial thickness of about 0.35 to about 0.55 inches.
- the above-referenced urethra cradle may be formed in a radially outward direction in a predetermined circumferential location in the cincture band inside diameter.
- the cradle has a depth of generally at least about 0.05 inches for axial alignment with and receipt of the user's urethra whenever the cincture band is applied in a predetermined rotational relationship about the base of a user's penis.
- the handles integrally formed with the cincture band project radially outward from such cincture band in opposite directions centered respectively about 90 degrees from the urethra cradle about the circumference of the band.
- Each handle projects radially outward preferably generally less than 1 inch from the center of the cincture band so that both the band and the handles may be received in an open end of a vacuum erection chamber having an open end inside diameter of generally at least about 2 inches.
- the referenced scrotal and abdominal tissue shield preferably comprises a planar annular member integrally formed on one axial side of the cincture band so as to be received against the abdomen of a user whenever the cincture band is applied to the base of a user's penis.
- the annular member has an inside diameter generally co-extensive with that of the cincture band and an outside diameter generally concentric with the cincture band and generally at least about 3 inches in diameter.
- the user's abdominal and scrotal tissue may be shielded from vacuum forces applied to the user's penis whenever an operating vacuum erection chamber is seated about a user's penis with the chamber open end pressed against the user's abdomen, with the tissue shield interposed between the user's abdomen and such chamber open end.
- the foregoing apparatus may further include embodiments including combinations therewith of a vacuum chamber means for selectively inducing the above-referenced engorged condition of the user's penis.
- Yet another construction comprising a present exemplary embodiment includes an improved cincturing device for augmenting male potency and protecting abdominal and scrotal tissue during vacuum erection therapy of a male subject.
- Such device preferably comprises an elastic cincture band to be received about the root of a subject's penis and having an unstretched inside diameter of at least generally about 0.75 inches so as to facilitate application of such band to a subject's penis which is in a less than fully erect state.
- Such device also further includes a generally planar tissue shield of generally elastic material having an annular opening corresponding to that of the band. The shield is attached to the band and is sufficiently large for extending radially outward from the band at least about 1.5 inches in all directions from the band center.
- the shield is also sufficiently rigid for preventing abdominal and scrotal tissue of a subject from being drawn into a vacuum erection chamber whenever an open end of such a chamber during its vacuum operation is applied to the shield with the shield received against the abdomen of a subject and with the band received about the root of the subject's penis and inside the vacuum erection chamber open end.
- the subject invention includes methods and methodology corresponding with the above-discussed exemplary devices and apparatus.
- one present method of augmenting the potency of a male subject with vacuum erection therapy while protecting abdominal and scrotal tissue of such male subject makes use of the just described improved cincturing device.
- Such a device is used per the present method in conjunction with a generally elongated vacuum erection chamber with an open end for receiving a subject's penis therethrough into the chamber and a vacuum source for controllably evacuating such chamber.
- the cincture band is applied to the base of the subject's penis while it is in a not yet fully erect condition.
- the band is received about the penis and the shield associated therewith is turned towards and pressed against the subject's abdomen. Thereafter, the subject's penis is inserted into the vacuum erection chamber through its open end. While pressing the chamber open end into substantially vacuum sealing relationship with the tissue shield, the vacuum source is operated so as to evacuate the chamber for inducing an engorged condition of the subject's penis. Such engorged condition is captured with the cincture band while at the same time the tissue shield prevents any abdominal or scrotal tissue of the subject from being drawn into the vacuum chamber, all in accordance with the subject invention.
- FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a first exemplary embodiment of an improved cincturing device in accordance with the subject invention
- FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the first exemplary embodiment shown in present FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment of present FIGS. 1 and 2;
- FIGS. 4 and 5 are perspective views of the first exemplary embodiment of present FIGS. 1 through 3, further illustrating present methodology associated with such improved cincturing device and vacuum erection devices and therapies, in accordance with the subject invention;
- FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of a second exemplary embodiment of an improved cincturing device in accordance with the subject invention.
- FIG. 7 is a top plan view of a third exemplary embodiment of an improved cincturing device in accordance with the subject invention.
- FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of a fourth exemplary embodiment of an improved cincturing device in accordance with the subject invention.
- present FIGS. 6 through 8 may be likewise practiced with the methodology represented by present FIGS. 4 and 5 and as discussed in the remainder of this specification. Also, it is to be understood that the alternative features illustrated and represented by present FIGS. 6 through 8 may be variously incorporated into and practiced in different combinations comprising present different embodiments, even though all such possible combinations of features for a given embodiment may not be shown in a single illustration herewith.
- FIGS. 1 through 3 illustrate plan, side elevational, and perspective views, respectively, of a first embodiment of an improved cincturing device generally 10 in accordance with the subject invention.
- the stippling of FIG. 3 is intended to represent surface features.
- Penile erection constriction device 10 is preferably comprised of elastic material, such as natural or synthetic rubbers or the like. Use of device 10 results in improved comfort and safety for a male subject so as to protect sensitive scrotal and abdominal tissue and enclosed sexual organs of the subject user during vacuum inducement of an engorged condition of the male sex organ, as described in greater detail hereinafter with collective reference to present FIGS. 1 through 3.
- Improved cincturing device 10 preferably includes elastic ring means or an elastic cincture band generally 12 for retaining an engorged condition of a user's male sex organ by restricting the outward flow of blood therefrom.
- Elastic ring means 12 has an inside diameter 14 and a respective outside diameter 16.
- the inside diameter 14 may be of a predetermined size for initial receipt thereof about the base of a user's male sex organ. In other words, it is of an adequate unstretched initial inside diameter so as to facilitate application of band 12 to a subject's penis which is in a less than fully erect state.
- the respective outside diameter 16 may also be of a predetermined size for receipt of the ring means 12 within the inside diameter of a vacuum erection chamber open receiving end, as discussed in greater detail below with reference to present FIGS. 4 and 5.
- the inside diameter of cincture band 12 may fall in a range, for example, generally from about 0.7 to about 0.9 inches.
- An unstretched inside diameter of at least generally about 0.75 inches is an example of one preferred embodiment.
- An outside diameter 16 of generally less than about 2 inches is preferred so that the entire ring 12 may be received inside a typical vacuum chamber receiving end, which is generally at least about 2 inches (without any adapters inserted).
- cincture band 12 may comprise a range of specific dimensions.
- the band wall thickness i.e., the distance in a radially outward direction between inside diameter 14 and outside diameter 16
- Cincture band 12 has two opposing axial direction sides generally 18 and 20 with a predetermined band axial thickness therebetween generally in a preferred range of from about 0.35 to about 0.55 inches.
- tissue shield 22 preferably is generally planar and preferably is generally of the same elastic material of which ring 12 is comprised so as to be integrally formed therewith or attached thereto.
- Flange means 22 may also comprise an annular shape which projects radially outward from ring means 12 a distance greater than the outside diameter of a vacuum erection chamber open receiving end.
- tissue shield 22 is sufficiently large (whether specifically annularly shaped or not) for extending radially outward from band 12 at least about 1.5 inches in all directions from the center of such band.
- the tissue shield 22 is also made sufficiently rigid for preventing abdominal and scrotal tissue (i.e., skin) of a subject from being drawn into a vacuum erection chamber whenever an open end of such a chamber during its vacuum operation is applied to the shield with the shield received against the abdomen of a subject and with band 12 received about the root of the subject's penis and inside the vacuum erection chamber open end, as discussed below.
- the scrotal and abdominal tissue shield 22 preferably comprises a planar annular member which is integrally formed on one axial side, such as axial side 20, of cincture band 12.
- the tissue shield 22 may be of an annular nature such that it has an inside diameter generally coextensive with cincture band 12, which permits the male subject's penis to be inserted through shield 22 as well as band 12, as will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art from the present disclosure without the necessity of specific anatomical representations.
- the outside diameter 24 of an annular configured tissue shield 22 is generally concentric with cincture band 12 and generally at least about 3 inches in diameter.
- handle means generally 26 may be associated with elastic ring means 12 for improved user manipulation of constriction device 10. Again, preferably such handle means project a predetermined distance (radially outward from the center of ring 12) sized for receipt of the handle means within the inside diameter of a vacuum erection chamber open receiving end, as discussed below with reference to present FIGS. 4 and 5.
- such handle means 26 may comprise a pair of curved loop handles 28 and 30 preferably integrally formed with (or attached to) cincture band 12 and projecting radially outward therefrom in opposite directions about the circumference of such band 12. If an associated (or to be associated) vacuum erection chamber open receiving end has an inside diameter of at least about 2 inches, then each handle 28 and 30 preferably projects radially outward from the center of band 12 by generally less than 1 inch so that both the band 12 and the handles 28 and 30 can be received in such vacuum chamber open end during vacuum operations.
- such handle means 26 may further be attached to (or integrally formed with) tissue shield 22.
- tissue shield 22 Such an arrangement functions to supplement the rigidity and stability of tissue shield 22, thus further contributing to achieving the general objects stated above. Even when not so attached, handles in relatively close proximity to the tissue shield can contribute to the stability, and hence the relative rigidity, of flange means 22.
- elastic penile erection constriction device generally 10 may further include urethra channel means generally 32 formed in elastic ring means 12 for receiving the urethra of a user's male sex organ whenever ring 12 is seated about such organ in proper circumferential and rotational relationship thereto.
- urethra channel means generally 32 formed in elastic ring means 12 for receiving the urethra of a user's male sex organ whenever ring 12 is seated about such organ in proper circumferential and rotational relationship thereto.
- Such channel improves user seminal discharge during climactic expulsion (i.e., ejaculation).
- such urethra channel means 32 may comprise at least one protruding channel 34 formed in a radially outward direction in the elastic ring means inside diameter 14.
- respective handle loops 28 and 30 may be centered respectively about 90 degrees from urethra cradle 34 about the circumference of band 12.
- Urethra cradle 34 preferably has a depth of generally at least about 0.05 inches for axial alignment with and receipt of the user's urethra whenever band 12 is applied in a predetermined rotational relationship about the base of such penis. More preferably, such urethra channel depth is generally at least about 0.1 inches.
- urethra channel means 32 may optionally include a second protruding channel 36 also formed radially outwardly in ring inside diameter 14.
- the location of channel 36 is generally circumferentially opposite to that of the first protruding channel 34, and serves to further facilitate a desired positioning of device 10 on a male subject.
- Either or both of urethra channels or cradles 34 and 36 (when present together or alone) preferably may be generally U-shaped, as illustrated. Such an arrangement particularly accommodates the user's urethra, though other shapes such as V-shaped or the like may be practiced in some present embodiments.
- constriction device 10 preferably comprises an integrally associated construction of elastic material, though variously joined members could be practiced in some embodiments.
- elastic material may comprise materials as referenced above in the disclosures of the United States patents incorporated in this application by reference.
- various polyisoprene compounds may be utilized, possibly with different characteristics associated for example with respective colors for the purpose of identifying to a user a given device 10 having specific materials characteristics. More specific characteristics for two specific examples are set forth in the following table.
- tissue shield 22 for those embodiments thereof wherein such shield is generally circular, may have dimensions in a range of from about 3 to about 5 inches.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 the following sets forth specific exemplary information for one presently preferred exemplary embodiment of an improved cincturing device generally 10 in accordance with the subject invention.
- the outside diameter 24 of such flange means or tissue shield 22 is about 3.875 inches.
- the inside diameter 14 of cincture band 12 is about 0.75, inches.
- the distance between the bottom of the channels formed by the two opposing urethra cradles 34 and 36 is approximately 1 inch.
- the outside distance or radial projection of handle means 26 i.e., the distance between points 38 and 40 of FIG. 2 is about 1.9 inches.
- the outside curvature of handles 28 and 30 preferably is concentric with the outside circular diameter 16 of ring 12, which means that the outside portions of handles 28 and 30 fit closely with the generally circular open end of the vacuum erection chamber so as to further stabilize the overall arrangement.
- each handle 28 and 30 i.e., the distance between points 42 and 44 of FIG. 1 is preferably about 1.125 inches.
- the ring depth or band axial thickness i.e., the distance between opposing axial sides 18 and 20 of present FIG. 2 is about 0.425 inches.
- the wall thickness of ring 12 i.e., the radially outward distance between a point on inside diameter 14 and a point on outside diameter 16 is about 0.1 inches.
- tissue shield 22 i.e., the distance between axial side 20 of disc 12 and opposing axial side 46 of tissue shield 22
- tissue shield 22 is about 0.075 inches.
- axial direction thickness of the handles i.e., the distance between handle axial side 48 and opposing axial side 20 of ring 12
- FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate one example of present methodology in accordance with the subject invention, including providing an elastic cincturing device 10 in accordance with the subject invention and providing a generally elongated vacuum erection chamber generally 50 with an open end 52 for receiving a male subject's sex organ therethrough into the chamber.
- a vacuum source which may be utilized for controllably evacuating the chamber 50.
- the exemplary cincturing device 10 illustrated in conjunction with the presently discussed methodology includes an exemplary elastic cincture band 12 and an exemplary generally planar tissue shield 22. Both such features 12 and 22 incorporate and include characteristics of the subject invention as discussed above. Additional features, for example such as handles 28 and 30, may be optionally practiced.
- FIGS. 4 and 5 Illustration of a male subject's anatomy is not required for a complete understanding of the present invention and is presently omitted from FIGS. 4 and 5 for greater clarity in illustrating and representing the following features.
- FIG. 4 represents the position of cincture band 12 after it has been applied to the base of a male subject's penis with band 12 received about the penis.
- the term axial herein refers to the direction generally along the lengthwise or axial direction of the penis.
- An axial side 46 is opposite to axial side 54 of tissue shield 22.
- Axial side 46 of tissue shield 22 is turned towards and pressed against the male subject's abdomen, while axial side 54 thereof is turned towards the distal end of the user's penis (i.e., away from the abdomen).
- step of applying the cincturing band is conducted while the subject's penis is in a not yet fully erect condition, (i.e., either flaccid or semi-flaccid), which application is facilitated by the characteristics of the ring 12 and its inside diameter 14, as discussed above.
- FIG. 4 further represents an adapter insert 56 which may be placed into the open receiving end 52 of chamber 50 and seated therein against a shoulder 58 or similar locating feature, all in accordance with and fully disclosed by U.S. Pat. No. 4,856,498.
- FIG. 4 also represents, in fact, a next step in accordance with the subject invention of inserting the subject's penis into the vacuum erection chamber 50 through the open end 52 thereof (and with adapter insert 56 being optionally utilized).
- adapter would be fully seated in its intended position relative chamber 50 before the insertion step actually begins, but is shown in a separated position here for greater clarity in the illustration.
- FIG. 5 represents the next progressive step in the present exemplary methodology, in which the chamber open end 52 is pressed into substantially vacuum sealing relationship with axial surface 54 of the tissue shield 22.
- vacuum chamber 50 may be comprised of optically transparent materials, such as plastics or the like, in which case anything inside of chamber 50 would continue to be visible. Such is particularly useful in order to monitor vacuum induced engorgement operations.
- ring 12 and any other elements such as handles 28 and 30 found on the distal side 54 of tissue shield 22 are of a predetermined size so as to be received inside chamber 50 through open end 52 thereof.
- Such features are shown in the illustration of present FIG. 5 in broken line illustration to represent their interior position relative chamber 50, though they would ordinarily still be visible whenever optically transparent material is utilized for such chamber.
- the vacuum source may be operated in accordance with present methodology so as to evacuate chamber 50, resulting in a vacuum induced engorged condition of the subject's penis.
- Such penile engorged condition is captured with the cincture band 12 as understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.
- tissue shield 22 operates as flange means for preventing any abdominal or scrotal tissue or other sexual anatomy of the male subject external to the abdomen from being drawn into vacuum chamber 50 through open end 52 thereof.
- Use of an adapter insert 56 is not represented in present FIG. 5 so as to illustrate the relatively close relationship for some embodiments of the subject invention between the outer curvature of handles 28 and 30 (whenever such handle means are utilized) and the inside curvature of open end 52.
- vacuum chamber 50 is removed from cincturing device 10 after a penile engorged condition is captured therewith, upon which the male subject is prepared in the desired sexually potent state.
- FIG. 6 represents a side elevational view of one such alternative exemplary embodiment, and comprises a second exemplary embodiment of an improved cincturing device generally 100 in accordance with this invention.
- Ring means 12 and opposing looped handles 28 and 30 may be practiced generally as described above, as is the case with reference to urethra channel means 32.
- flange means or tissue shield 22 of device 100 are generally positioned between opposing axial sides 18 and 20 of ring means 12. More preferably, per the exemplary configuration of present FIG. 6, such flange means planar member 22 is situated generally about halfway (i.e., in a relatively medial position), between the opposing axial sides 18 and 20 of ring means 12.
- flange means 22 are illustrated as being integrally associated with handles 28 and 30, though the handles could be formed or provided as unattached to the flange means 22 (though still attached to the outside diameter of ring means 12).
- handles 28 and 30 are relatively centered between opposing axial sides 18 and 20 of ring means 12, areas 102 and 104 of ring means 12 appear on respective axial sides of handles 28 and 30 to relatively project therefrom.
- the resulting surfaces are slightly rounded so as to ensure no user discomfort from any exposed edges or the like.
- FIG. 7 represents a top plan view of a third exemplary embodiment of an improved cincturing device generally 200 in accordance with the subject invention.
- a ring 12 is again associated with an exemplary tissue shield 22, and may be further optionally provided with handles 28 and 30 and/or urethra channel means 32.
- the exemplary embodiment of present FIG. 7 illustrates still further alternative features comprising enhanced pressure means generally 202 formed in the elastic ring means 12 for relatively increasing radially inward pressure on the user's male sex organ at least at one circumferential location thereof.
- such enhanced pressure means generally 202 may include a pair of radially inward curved projections 204 and 206.
- Such projections have a predetermined radius of curvature which may encompass a range of values, which preferably is at least generally about 0.1 to about 0.15 inches. In one exemplary embodiment, a radius of curvature 208 of 0.187 inches is preferred.
- such pair of projections be situated in predetermined spaced circumferential locations on the elastic ring means 12 inside diameter 14.
- the projections are positioned adjacent respective lateral generally dorsal venous process regions of a user's male sex organ, so as to provide specified restrictive forces thereto.
- specified or localized restrictive forces greater user comfort may be obtained by relatively lessening the remaining radially inward compressive forces on the user's penis, for example, by making the inside diameter of ring 12 slightly larger than it would otherwise have been.
- such projections 204 and 206 may define respective chambers therein and include relatively hardened elements received in such chambers so as to further relatively increase the radially inward pressure.
- projections 204 and 206 are integrally formed with the cincture band 12, they comprise the same elastic material as such band 12.
- the relatively hardened element contained within chamber 210 may preferably include hardened plastics, such as ABS plastics or the like.
- FIG. 8 represents a side elevational view of yet a fourth exemplary embodiment of an improved cincturing device generally 300 in accordance with the subject invention.
- a ring 12 may be provided with a tissue shield 22, and optionally with handles 28 and 30 and/or a urethra channel means 32.
- tissue shield or flange means 22 is once again located so that one axial side 54 thereof is secured or attached to (or integrally formed with) an axial side 20 of ring means 12.
- tissue shield or flange means 22 is once again located so that one axial side 54 thereof is secured or attached to (or integrally formed with) an axial side 20 of ring means 12.
- the handle elements 28 and 30 are configured more like that of the exemplary embodiment of present FIG. 6 than that of FIG. 2.
- handles 28 and 30 are respectively centered between opposing axial sides 18 and 20 of ring means 12 and have an axial thickness less than that of ring means 12 so as to again create relatively projecting areas 102 and 104.
- handles 28 and 30 are integrally formed with or otherwise attached to ring means 12, they are not in any way formed with or otherwise attached to flange means 22.
- Such an arrangement results in a gap 302 being formed between axial side 304 of handle 28 and axial side 54 of tissue shield 22 and between axial side 306 of handle 30 and axial side 54 of tissue shield 22.
- handles 28 and 30 can provide additional relative rigidity and stability to flange means 22 by acting as a stop against or limit to dislocation of tissue shield 22 as it is drawn by a vacuum chamber 50 towards the distal side 18 of ring means 12.
- handles 28 and 30 may be placed in different relative locations, provided with different dimensions, or provided with different shapes.
- the handles shown in commonly assigned U.S. Pat. Nos. Des. 317,504 and Des. 317,505, fully incorporated herein by reference, may be utilized.
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TABLE I ______________________________________ Characteristic First Example Second Example ______________________________________ Durometer, Shore 28-33 28-33 Tensile, PSI 1300-2400 1500-2300 Modulus, 100% PSI 75-125 75-125 Elongation, % 1050-1350 1200-1450 ______________________________________
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